57, [2] pages : 19 cm

Originally published: Shaftesbury : Element, 1998

Includes bibliographical references (page 59)

What is the Alexander Technique? -- A short history -- Alexander's discovery. The whole person ; Use and misuse ; Breaking bad habits ; Changing our approach -- Why do we need the Alexander Technique? -- Who is it for? -- The mind-body relationship -- How does the technique help? -- Understanding the technique. Habits ; Stopping to think ; Misleading feelings ; Changing habits ; The relationship of the head, neck, and back -- The importance of muscles. Types of muscle ; Movement ; Breathing -- Choosing and working with a teacher. What happens in a lesson? ; Standing and sitting ; Lying down ; Emotional release ; Qualifications -- Helping yourself. Sitting ; Standing ; Lying down ; Writing ; Working at the computer -- Common ailments -- Further reading -- Useful addresses

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